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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.28, 3,671.58 and 2,360.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.28, 3,671.58 and 2,360.22 is: 3,543.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.28 : 3,671.58 = 2,360.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.28/3,671.58 = 2,360.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.28x = 3,671.58 × 2,360.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.28x = 8,665,736.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,665,736.55/2,445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.86

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